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For the other two bags, award the bags of candies to the student with the closest guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich \"100\" is 100 Mini M\u0026amp;Ms Long?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse colorful butcher paper to create cutouts of the numeral, 100, in various sizes. Label the cutouts one through three then, drawing on their non-standard unit measuring skills, have students estimate and vote for which numeral cutout they think is 100 mini M\u0026amp;M candies long. For those students that guess correctly, place their voting slips in a bag, mix them up, and pull out a slip. This students gets to take a bag of 100 mini M\u0026amp;Ms home!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Cirlce Has an Area of 100 Mini M\u0026amp;Ms?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDraw (or print) three circles of various sizes onto colored paper - making sure that one of the circles has an area of 100 mini M\u0026amp;Ms. Label the circles one through three then have students estimate and vote for the circle they think has an area of 100 mini M\u0026amp;M candies and, like the previous activities, select a winner from the students who guessed correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhich Bag Has a Weight Equal to 100 M\u0026amp;Ms?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[\u003cem\u003eAbove right\u003c\/em\u003e] To set up the activity, fill three brown lunch sacks with different amounts of M\u0026amp;M candies - making sure that one contains precisely 100 M\u0026amp;Ms. Label the bags one through three, set them out (each with a small basket for voting), then provide students with voting slips. Based on weight, invite students to identify which bag they think contains 100 candies and make a guess as to how many candies are in the other two bags. Again, as with the previous activities, award the bag of 100 candies by drawing a voting slip from the pile of those who guessed correctly and the other two bags to the students with the closest guess.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe created some voting slips to go along with these fun activities;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg title=\"100th Day Estimation Activity Voting Slip Printable\" alt=\"100th Day Estimation Activity Voting Slip Printable\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/100th-Day-M\u0026amp;M-Estimation-Math-Activity-Voting-Slips.jpg\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slip on the left goes well with the quantity and weight exercises, and the slip on the right goes well with the measuring and area activities!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1721312870425,"sku":"A4463","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/100th-Day-M_M-Estimation-Math-Activity.jpg?v=1522258123"},{"product_id":"beautiful-craft-stick-snowflake-ornament-craft-a6901","title":"Beautiful Craft Stick Snowflake Ornament Craft!","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Ornaments-Cover.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese simple craft stick snowflakes, inspired by the adorable button snowflakes we found over at \u003ca target=\"blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.redtedart.com\/2012\/11\/28\/snowflakes-crafts-buttons\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRed Ted Art\u003c\/a\u003e, would make a great addition to your crafting plans this winter! Perfect as a holiday project, or even homemade gift, these ornaments not only make fun Christmas decorations, they'll also add a festive touch throughout the winter season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMaterials\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft sticks (3 for each ornament)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003epaint brush\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ecraft glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite\/clear beads and buttons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003ewhite\/silver craft puffs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eiridescent glitter {optional}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCreating the Ornaments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eStart by painting the craft sticks with white craft paint. 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Learning the lyrics of a new song challenges student memory and provides a great opportunity for oral expression. Dancing allows students to burn off extra energy while promoting brain development and muscle coordination. It can be especially helpful in the winter months when you're cooped up in the classroom and need to inspire excitement in your students. \n\nPrepare for this exercise by making cutout snowflakes, decorating them with markers and glitter. Get into the fun by donning winter attire: gloves, hats, and scarves. Jackets are optional, but tend to get quite warm when worn in the classroom. Pretend that you and your students are going on a nature walk in a snowy park and that snowflakes are swirling down around you. Encourage your students to twirl, tumble, jump, and dance around while holding their snowflakes. As they pretend to be part of the snowstorm, have them sing the lyrics of The Idea Box's song, \"Dance Like Snowflakes\". This is a great activity to chase away the winter blues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.theideabox.com\/Dance_Like_Snowflakes.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids Crafts, Games, Recipes \u0026amp; Activities For Early Childhood Education!\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out our selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom carpet\u003c\/a\u003e today and save!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734073942041,"sku":"A1819","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"neither-snow-nor-rain-nor-heat-a1830","title":"“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat…”","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpring, summer, and fall easily lend themselves to fun, season-inspired projects, with Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas right behind. But what about those dreaded months between New Years and the beginning of spring? Weather conditions generally do not permit outside excursions so the only platform available for activities is restricted to the classroom and other approved parts of the school building. If you find yourself in this situation, introducing a unit of study focused on the Postal Service can offer versatility and fun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour kindergartners might know that grandma, who lives in Florida, sends a birthday card every year, but they might not understand how it gets there. Your seventh graders understand the significance of house numbers, street names, and zip codes, but may not grasp how important the Postal Service is to our economy. Lessons, activities, and crafts can be tailored to age and skill levels.\n\nYounger children will enjoy making and decorating their own mailboxes. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educatall.com\/page\/342\/Recycled-Mailbox.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllison McDonald\u003c\/a\u003e offers a great guide for this craft using ordinary materials found around the house. In preparation for the craft, children can collect these supplies and bring them to class. By passing out blank envelopes or postcards with names of classmates, children can practice name recognition and ‘delivering’ packages to the correct mailbox. A fun variation is to partner with other teachers on the floor and send special messages to each other throughout the week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplement these fun activities with appropriate reading. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.educatall.com\/page\/343\/Postal-services---Book-suggestion.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAllison McDonald\u003c\/a\u003e suggests A Snowy Surprise written by Amy Hest. Other books and resources include: About the Post Office (Out \u0026amp; About) by Sue Barraclough, Caillou Sends A Letter by Joceline Sanschagrin, and Owney, the mail-pouch pooch by Mona Kerby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echeap classroom rug\u003c\/a\u003e today!  Great quality and prices.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074236953,"sku":"A1830","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"preschoolers-with-a-green-thumb-a1832","title":"Preschoolers With A Green Thumb","description":"\u003cp\u003eSuite101 offers several comprehensive experiments geared toward first and second graders that teach them the importance of light and water for plant growth. They are great activities to add to your \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-207-life-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003elife science\u003c\/a\u003e unit. While your preschoolers may not be able to complete them in their entirety, lessons tend to be more effective when children can take part and personally observe the concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBean sprouts are actually one of the few plants that can survive and grow year round. This provides quite a bit of flexibility. If you’re looking for a lesson to supplement springtime themes of growth and new life or a fun activity to complete during the long winter months, conditions are always just right!\n\nGive each of your preschoolers a Styrofoam cup and provide markers, glitter, construction paper, and glue for decorating. Encourage students to write their name, draw a silly face, or create other unique designs to set their cup apart from their peers’. To restrict the mess to one spot, prepare a ‘potting station’ where children can use spoons or their hands to fill their cup about three-quarters full with soil. Instruct them to choose three or four dried bean sprouts and plant them in the dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplain to the children the how crucial light and warmth are to make the bean sprouts grow. As a class, brainstorm places that might make good homes for their seedlings. The windowsill is generally the favored location. Take time each day to check the plant’s progress and talk about what factors might be causing their growth patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/teachertipstraining.suite101.com\/article.cfm\/science-fair-project-ideas--growing-plants\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eScience Fair Project Ideas – Growing Plants: Easy Science Experiments For Grade 1 and 2 – What a Plant Needs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003echeap educational rugs\u003c\/a\u003e today without sacrificing quality!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074335257,"sku":"A1832","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"winter-birthday-wall-a1003","title":"Winter Birthday Wall Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-26 \" title=\"Snow Way! It's Your Birthday!\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Snow-Way-Its-Your-Birthday.jpg\" alt=\"Snowman Birthday Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Classroom Displays \u0026amp; Bulletin Boards | Jacie Feinberg\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJacie Feinberg, teacher at the Goddard School in Chesapeake, VA, submitted this snappy winter \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/birthday\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebirthday bulletin board idea\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.att.net\/s\/community.dll?ep=87\u0026amp;subpageid=220852\u0026amp;ck=\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Displays and Bulletin Boards\u003c\/a\u003e. A classroom birthday calendar can be nice, but if you have extra wall or bulletin board space, recognizing the birthday's each month in a new and special way makes your students feel valued and noteworthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWinter Birthday Wall\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue metallic foil paper or light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Snow Way! It's Your Birthday!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain or snowflake bulletin board border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Snowflakes. Hang pre-crafted snowflakes or create your own from white, light blue, and dark blue crafting paper. 2) The Snowmen. Create the snowmen bodies from foam craft balls in three sizes. These can be glued together using glue. For a scarf, find fabric scraps or use several strips of yarn for the fringed look. Top hats can be designed from wood accessories painted black and glued together, pieces of black felt, or even black construction paper. Add pipe cleaners (chenille stems)for arms then finish off these wintery friends by penning the name and birth date of the students turning a year older that month on a mailing label and adhering the label to the snowmen (there should be one snowman for each student)! 3) The Snow. Use quilt batting for a 'blanket' of snow or large cotton balls pulled apart for wispy snow drifts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wish, this board can be 'recycled' for each of the winter months, just create a new snowman for each student. Bonus: Students can take home their snowman on or after their birthday as a prize!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWe'd love to know what you think of this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/ideas\/bulletin-board-ideas\/\" target=\"_self\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebulletin board idea\u003c\/a\u003e and how \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e celebrate birthdays in the classroom!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734074466329,"sku":"A1003","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Snow-Way-Its-Your-Birthday.jpg?v=1576869996"},{"product_id":"the-anticipation-of-spring-a1840","title":"The Anticipation Of Spring","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this February and proclaimed six more weeks of winter, most teachers groaned. Blustery winter \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-331-weather.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eweather\u003c\/a\u003e and monotonous days cooped up in the classroom have the potential to spark cabin fever, riddling even the most well behaved classes with restless boredom and incidents of behavioral misconduct. As a teacher, it is your job to channel this anticipation and pent-up energy into something constructive. A positive exercise to keep students engaged during the long winter months is to discuss and observe the signs proving that spring is indeed on its way. Shannon C'de Baca, educator and creator of “HotChalk Science”, has compiled a detailed resource to accomplish just that!\n\nBy observing and recording animal patterns, experts have learned a lot about the transition of winter to spring. C’de Baca suggests using the resources from Journey North which, through the use of frogs, earthworms, birds, etc. as examples, teaches students how to make their own observations and records about migration patterns and annual cycles. Additionally, the website allows students to submit their data, connecting their own observations with those of other students’ around the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to read C’de Baca’s full article to discover more signs of spring and dynamic ways to incorporate their study into your lessons. While it’s certainly not here, the proof that spring is on its way can be found all around us. You just have to look!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.hotchalk.com\/mydesk\/index.php\/editorial\/143-experts-corner\/884-signs-of-spring#\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSigns of Spring\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eEducational area rugs\u003c\/a\u003e are ideal for circle time and classroom activities.  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Ms. McKnight, fourth grade teacher and classroom decoration contributor at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.izzyshare.com\/album\/ms-mcknights-ideas\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eIzzyshare\u003c\/a\u003e, capitalized on this excitement by getting her students in on the fun this year with an interactive bulletin board idea - Graphing the Winter Olympics!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003eGraphing Activity\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMs. McKnight and her teaching team decided to gather data on the top 8 countries in the Winter Olympics which included: Norway, U.S.A., Austria, Finland, Germany, Sweden, Switzerland, and Canada. Each morning, she and her students would look up the gold medal totals for the events the evening before (two other classrooms were responsible for silver and bronze) and record them on the interactive bulletin board graph. At the end of the Olympics, students were given a sheet of totals to compare (e.g. explored fractions, percentages, etc.).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eOlympics Interactive Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Graphing the Winter Olympics\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder: \u003c\/strong\u003eOlympics, sports, or patriotic bulletin board trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Graph. Use a yardstick and permanent marker to create a grid. Title the graph \"Gold Medals Won for the Top 8 Countries in the Winter Olympics\", label the x-axis \"Number of Gold Medals Won\", and label the y-axis \"Country\". Be sure to create a key describing the units of measurement used (e.g. one gold medallion = one gold medal won). 2) Other Embellishments. Add Olympic fun facts, a U.S.A. flag, pictures of favorite athletes, and other appropriate, eye-catching decorations to spice up the bulletin board.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eDo you have any ideas on how to incorporate the Olympics events into the classroom? We'd love to hear them!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eCheck out our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteaching supplies\u003c\/a\u003e store, MPM School Supplies. 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Colorful pinwheels make a great craft for students learning about  wind and its causes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n1 toothpick\u003cbr\u003e\n1 skewer stick\u003cbr\u003e\n2 pieces of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2725-origami-paper-40-sheets-9-x-9.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eorigami paper\u003c\/a\u003e (or wrapping paper squares in different colors)\u003cbr\u003e\n1 \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2768-rubber-bands-assorted-sizes.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003erubber band\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-166-kids-scissors.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids scissors\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nGlue\u003cbr\u003e\n\nTo begin, invite your students to glue their pieces of paper together, keeping the color or design on the outside. Additionally, encourage them to line up the edges of the paper carefully. Next, fold the square diagonally, marking the paper with a crease (it will look like a triangle). Open the paper and complete the same procedure on the opposite diagonal. After creasing the paper, open it up and lay the marked square flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse scissors to cut two-thirds of the way to the center of the marked lines. Be careful not to cut too close to the center. Place a dab of glue all around the center of the paper and fold, without creasing, alternating  corners to the center of the pinwheel. Attach the toothpick and skewer ends together using the rubber band. The toothpick should be at the top, perpendicular to the skewer. Add two separator beads, push the toothpick through the center of the pinwheel from the back, and glue another bead at the end of the toothpick. Your students will have lots of fun with this craft outdoors!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.simplekidscrafts.com\/?z=how-to-make-a-two-toned-patriotic-pinwheel\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCrafts for kids on video Recycled Kids Crafts: Make a pinwheel\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076629017,"sku":"A1904","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"the-science-of-birds-a1911","title":"The Science of Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMelissa, Chasing Cheerios blog creator, mother, and part-time school psychologist, provides wonderful ideas for crafts, activities, and learning methods for preschoolers. She has created this comprehensive science shelf that will be sure to spark the excitement of your own preschoolers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a mom attempting to homeschool, Melissa shares her opinion on some curricula and supplemental books. Based on experience and ease of use, she highly recommends Peggy Ashbrook's book \"Science is Simple: Over 250 Activities for Preschoolers\". This resource directs parents and teachers alike how to tailor challenging \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-78-science.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003escience lessons\u003c\/a\u003e to younger classrooms. One valuable way to get preschoolers interested in science is to set up science tables for them to explore at their own or a directed pace.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIn her post, Melissa describes a science station she set up for learning about winter birds. 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Playing bird songs in the background is a great supplement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaking a class bird feeder from a pine cone, peanut butter, and birdseed allows for some messy fun and provides an opportunity for children to view birds (i.e. sizes, types, etc.) through the classroom window when they come to eat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBirdseed art projects, building nests, and exploring textures through rubbing plates are always a hit during craft time.\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/chasingcheerios.blogspot.com\/2010\/03\/winter-birds-science-shelf.html\" rel=\"nofollow\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChasing Cheerios: Winter Birds Science Shelf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734076989465,"sku":"A1911","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"homemade-play-dough-that-smells-good-enough-to-eat-a2211","title":"Homemade Play Dough That Smells Good Enough to Eat!","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvery preschool teacher knows that play dough has an expiration date. This doesn't have anything to do with manufacturing, just normal wear and tear. Despite proper play etiquette, colors get mixed and dulled, the dough picks up crumbs and fuzzies from contact with the floor, improper container sealing causes the dough to dry out, and the list goes on. Amanda, stay at home mom and creator of the blog Funny Days With Mommy and Maddie, suggests making your own! It'll allow you to keep play dough fresh and vibrant without breaking the bank!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHomemade Play Dough Recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2 cups water\u003cbr\u003e\n2 TBSP vegetable oil\u003cbr\u003e\n1 cup salt\u003cbr\u003e\n4 tsp. cream of tartar\u003cbr\u003e\n2 cups flour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombine all ingredients in a large pan. Place on the stove and, over medium heat, stir together to remove lumps and until the mixture thickens resembling dough. Remove from pan and place onto the counter-top, kneading dough until smooth. Set aside to cool completely.\n\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor Back-To-School Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd cinnamon, nutmeg, all spice, and red food coloring during the 'cooking' process to create \u003cem\u003eApple Pie Play Dough\u003c\/em\u003e. You could even add some red or silver glitter for interest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Fall Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd pumpkin pie spice, orange food coloring, and gold glitter to create \u003cem\u003ePumpkin Pie Play Dough\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Winter Fun\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd vanilla extract and silver glitter to create \u003cem\u003eSnow Play Dough\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.funnydayswithmommyandmaddie.com\/2010\/09\/pumpkin-spice-play-dough.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFunny Days with Mommy and Maddie: Pumpkin Spice Play Dough\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out MPM School Supplies' great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-152-modeling-clay-dough.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emodeling clay \u0026amp; dough\u003c\/a\u003e accessories. They have everything from dough presses and cutters to texture plates and more!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734087802905,"sku":"A2211","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"whose-tracks-are-these-a1034","title":"Whose Tracks Are These? Footprint Craft \u0026 Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-364 \" title=\"Whose Tracks Are These - Jacie Feinberg\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Whose-Tracks-Are-These-Jacie-Feinberg.jpg\" alt=\"Elementary Interactive Winter Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Classroom Displays and Bulletin Boards | Jacie Feinberg\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis cute display by Jacie Feinberg, contributor to the website \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.att.net\/p\/s\/community.dll?ep=87\u0026amp;subpageid=281713\u0026amp;ck=\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eClassroom Displays and Bulletin Boards\u003c\/a\u003e, shows that interactive bulletin boards can be fun for kids \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e adults! Pulling from her winter animal unit, Feinberg had her students make their own \"tracks\", then hid each students' picture underneath their footprints and invited parents to guess which prints belonged to their child. Students had a great time creating the board and the use of bright classic colors makes this a great addition to the classroom for any season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Whose Tracks Are These?\" Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover the floor of your crafting area with newspaper or a drop cloth. Set up chairs in a circle around the protected area and set two sheets of white drawing paper at each chair. Have students pick a partner and paint station. With paint brushes and shallow dishes of washable paint in assorted colors, have students take turns painting each others' feet and guiding them to the drawing paper to create footprints. (NOTE: The 'unpainted' should prepare wet and dry paper towels from the washing station to assist their partner in cleaning the paint off.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with large, 12\" x 18\" sheets of construction paper. Have students fold the paper in half (\"hamburger style\"), cut out their dried footprints, and glue them onto the front of the folded paper (fold at the top). Feinberg had students match the construction paper to the paint color which looks fantastic! Inside the construction paper \"folder\", have students glue a picture of themselves and script their name at the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWhose Tracks Are These? Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Orange background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Whose Tracks Are These?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plain blue scalloped bulletin board trimmer or complimentary patterned border.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' creations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe great thing about this board is that it gets both students and parents involved! Although, you could also create an animal print board to supplement the theme using this same concept. Print out photos of actual animal tracks for the front then have students flip the construction paper up to find out what animal the prints belong to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think about this board, so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eVisit our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply\u003c\/a\u003e store to save on all of your classroom supplies, including things like \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTru-Ray construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-512-classroom-banners.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational classroom banners\u003c\/a\u003e, and much more!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734089736217,"sku":"A1034","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Whose-Tracks-Are-These-Jacie-Feinberg.jpg?v=1522781607"},{"product_id":"christmas-tree-made-from-recycled-egg-cartons-a2251","title":"Christmas Tree Made From Recycled Egg Cartons","description":"\u003cfigure\u003e\n    \u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/4693015053.jpg\" alt=\"Egg Cartons\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003e\n\t\tphoto © 2010 \n        \u003ca title=\"click to visit the Flickr profile page for Rachel Strohm\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/people\/43223287@N05\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eRachel Strohm\u003c\/a\u003e | \n        \u003ca title=\"get more information about the photo 'Egg Cartons'\" href=\"http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/43223287@N05\/4693015053\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003emore info\u003c\/a\u003e\n\t\t(via: \u003ca title=\"free pictures\" href=\"http:\/\/wylio.com\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWylio\u003c\/a\u003e)\n\t\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fun Christmas craft comes from the creators of Craft Elf! Not only will it help use up some of the recycled supplies and the craft embellishment odds and ends in your art cabinet, it'll provide a cute \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-54-classroom-decorations.aspx\" target=\"_self\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom decoration\u003c\/a\u003e for your classroom door or walls this holiday season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled cardboard panel (e.g. front or back of a cereal box)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycled cardboard egg cartons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8637-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-green.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eGreen tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCraft embellishments (\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17868-sequins-spangles-4-oz.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003esequins\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-42-teacher-stickers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003estickers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglitter\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-1965-pom-pons-assorted-1-lb-bag.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epom pons\u003c\/a\u003e, etc.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScraps of Christmas wrapping paper\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRibbon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore beginning the craft, cut the individual cups from the cardboard egg cartons. Because the material is sturdier than regular paper, etc. this is best done by an adult. Place the cups into a large box or bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDay 1\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrape student desks with newspaper, setting up a \"painting station\" for every group of four students. At each station, provide shallow bowls of green tempera paint and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-362-foam-brush-set.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003efoam paint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e. Invite students to take turns coming up front to the box of egg carton cups and counting out ten. Returning to their seat, show students how to hold the egg cup (like a \"hat\" - resting atop the fingers of their non-dominant hand) and paint it. Provide students with a piece of paper (labeled with their name) to set the cups on as they're painted. Then set them all aside to dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive each table wrapping paper scraps, ribbon, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable glue\u003c\/a\u003e. Invite students to make Christmas \"packages\" - cutting a square or rectangle of paper and creating a bow\/ribbon embellishment like those found on gifts. Also, have them create a large trapezoid from the wrapping paper to be used as a pot for the Christmas tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDay 2\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with the recycled cereal box panel. Invite them to arrange and glue their green egg cups in the shape of a tree onto the cardboard. Draw or cut a brown trunk from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, then add the Christmas tree pot and wrapped gifts. Once they've glued all the pieces on, provide them with the assortment of craft embellishments and let them go crazy decorating their trees!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_elf_Christmas_Eggcarton_Christmas_tree.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree instructions to make a Christmas tree from eggcartons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096814105,"sku":"A2251","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4693015053.jpg?v=1522781651"},{"product_id":"reindeer-antlers-a2253","title":"Reindeer Antlers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/deer-681366.jpg\" alt=\"Reindeer\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's a festive holiday craft that's sure to bring a few giggles and a precious classroom photo opportunity - reindeer antlers! You'll find this craft so successful, it'll become a Christmas tradition for sure!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, or green plastic headband\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, or green \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWonderfoam® sheets\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed, white, or green craft ribbon (thin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-88-jingle-bells-15mm-silver.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eBells\u003c\/a\u003e (18mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-367-glitter.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft glitter\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-4882-low-temp-glue-gun.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eLow temp glue gun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend a note home to parents explaining the craft and asking for them to provide their child with a red, white, or green plastic headband (keep a few extra on hand just in case a child forgets theirs on craft day!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide students with antler templates and a Wonderfoam® sheet in the color of their choice (red, white, or green). As the class gets started tracing and cutting out their antlers, dismiss one group of students at a time to come up and get a ribbon glued onto their headband to create a striped, \"candy cane\" effect (e.g. on a red headband, glue a white or green ribbon). \u003cem\u003e[NOTE: Because a low-temp glue gun is involved, students will need adult assistance. Also, if a student brings in a headband of a different color, all you'll need to do is glue two ribbons of different colors around the band to get the Christmas candy cane effect. See the directions at Craft Elf.]\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you desire, provide each table with a shallow dish of iridescent white glitter, a shallow dish of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewashable school glue\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaint brushes\u003c\/a\u003e. Have them coat their antler cutouts with a light layer of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8600-elmers0174-school-glue-4-oz.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eglue\u003c\/a\u003e, sprinkling glitter over the wet adhesive, then set aside to dry. Overnight, assemble each child's antler headbands, then take a class picture the next day in class. You might consider completing the ensemble by painting each child's nose black (or red for Rudolph!) for the picture. These make a great cover for your classroom Christmas card to each family!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Christmas_Antler_Headband_craft.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eChristmas Craft: make antlers from craft foam and ribbon; Craft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734096945177,"sku":"A2253","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/deer-681366.jpg?v=1522781652"},{"product_id":"christmas-brings-elves-swirls-of-color-a1054","title":"Elves \u0026 Presents Winter Themed Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-633 \" title=\"December Elf Board\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/December-Elf-Board.jpg\" alt=\"Winter Christmas Elves Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lilteacher.com | Renée Glashow\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Christmas season brings with it vibrant colors, sensational characters, and a sense of anticipation, making decorating for this holiday exciting and fun! Here's a fantastic (and festive!) Elf-themed display from Renée Glashow, educator and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lilteacher.com\/bulletinboards.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMiss Renée’s Kindergarten Pad\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Gift Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo duplicate the crafts made by Miss. Glashow's students, provide each child with a square or rectangular piece of construction paper or card stock as well as squeeze bottles of paint. Invite students to fold their \"present\" in half, creasing it, then decorate only one side using the bottles of paint. Encourage them to make various designs with the paint (i.e. large and small dots, squiggle lines, swirls, zig zags, etc.). For best results, have students use one color at a time. When finished with the color, demonstrate how to re-fold the paper along the crease, press firmly, and unfold to reveal the \"mirrored\" design. Invite students to repeat this process with each different color. When their prints have dried, provide students with gift bows and tags to complete their Christmas gifts!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYou might also consider:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProviding students with scraps of colorful wrapping paper to collage onto their gift cutouts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHaving students collage their gift cutouts with scraps of art tissue paper (in assorted colors) that have been rolled into balls or bunched up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSwirls of Color Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light blue bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Holiday Gifts in SWIRLS of COLOR, Bring Joy to One Another\" - Miss. Glashow printed the title onto a scroll cutout to be \"held\" by the elves, but you could also use traditional letters or word processing software to create the lettering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter or Christmas-themed bulletin board border with a homemade icicle border (made from white bulletin board paper) to be hung at the top of the display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Elves. These simple elf shapes are fairly easy to freehand; all you need are a few basic shapes. For the girl elf you'll need - one triangle body, two long, thin rectangle legs, two rectangle arms, one large circle head. For the boy elf all you need to do is swap out a large rectangle for the body and keep the other shapes the same. Add pointed elf shoes, hands (optional), hair, elf ears, a face, and an elf hat and you're set! You can draw all this on white bulletin board paper and color it in, or create the pieces from colored construction paper and use markers to add embellishments where needed. 2) The Gifts. Use your students' creations!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe love this design by Miss. Glashow! So festive and fun!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for stopping by and be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher store\u003c\/a\u003e, mpmSchoolSupplies.com. There you can find all kinds of educational supplies including everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rugs\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-505-alphabet-rugs.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ealphabet carpet\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies for teachers\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097010713,"sku":"A1054","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/December-Elf-Board.jpg?v=1522781652"},{"product_id":"elf-bowling-a2254","title":"Elf Bowling!","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith winter (and snow!) on its way, on those days when playing outside isn't possible, it's nice to have a \"back-up list\" of activities and games that can be hauled out when your students get antsy and need to get some of their \"wiggles\" out! Here's a fun elf bowling game designed by Ellen at The Long Thread!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA few alternatives...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2240\" title=\"Plastic Candy Canes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Plastic-Candy-Canes.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003eEllen's design calls for a 36\" dowel rod (1\" wide) and the use of a saw and miter box. If you don't feel comfortable using tools (or don't like the idea of using wooden pins and a wooden ball), you could also make this craft with several plastic candy cane shaped candy holders! Just take the curved lid off the top - fill the container with sugar or another dense (but not too heavy!) material - and seal it back up with colored electrical or duct tape! Then, instead of using a wooden craft ball, you could use a plastic or rubber ball for the activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, if sewing the elves doesn't sound quite up your alley, consider creating the bowling pin characters from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-17870-wonderfoam-sheets-12-x-18.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eWonderfoam® sheets\u003c\/a\u003e. Using this \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftelf.com\/Craft_elf_Christmas_Elf_magnet.htm\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Elf\u003c\/a\u003e magnet craft as a guide, cut and assemble your elf cutouts, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-248-glue-adhesives.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003egluing\u003c\/a\u003e them onto your plastic candy containers or dowel rod. You might also consider adding other characters - Frosty, Santa Claus, Rudolph, Mrs. Claus, a Christmas tree, or any other Christmas icons. These bowling pins are super simple, still give a homemade feel, and best of all (for those of us who \u003cem\u003earen't\u003c\/em\u003e Martha Stewart), don't require a needle and thread!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith these few adjustments, you'll come away with a fun winter game that your students will love - and a little less work along the way!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/thelongthread.com\/?p=1604\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ethelongthread.com » Elf Skittles\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097240089,"sku":"A2254","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Plastic-Candy-Canes.jpg?v=1522781653"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-january-a3719","title":"Hand Print Calendar: January","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/January-Calendar-Shot-e1291065682527.jpg\" alt=\"handprint snowman and poem calendar page\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the \"hands on\" artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJanuary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJanuary rings in the new year with snow and chilly temperatures, so what better to decorate the month with than a snowman! Your students will love using their hands to \"build\" one of these winter characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003econstruction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-2816-assorted-buttons-16-oz-in-plastic-bucket.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eButtons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric scraps (optional)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Snowman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/January.jpg\" alt=\"january calendar page featuring a snowman\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelp your students paint the palm of their hand with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8269-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e, place it on the right side of the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7175-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-blue.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eblue construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e, and press firmly. This will create part of the snowman body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1251.jpg\" alt=\"Step 1\" class=\"aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-285\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave them wipe the excess paint off their palm then cover it again, this time covering a smaller portion. Invite them to press the painted part of their palm just above the previous print to create a head. Have students create the third part of the snowman using a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-93-kids-paint-brushes-painting-accessories.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaintbrush\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8639-artista-ii0174-liquid-tempera-paint-16-oz-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ewhite paint\u003c\/a\u003e. [NOTE: They may only be able to make a partial circle underneath their prints depending on how much room there is.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1264.jpg\" alt=\"Step 2\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the snowman has dried, provide students with black, orange, and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8260-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-brown.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ebrown tempera paint\u003c\/a\u003e for detailing. Invite them to create a black top hat, black \"coal\" eyes and mouth, an orange carrot nose, and brown branches for arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1265.jpg\" alt=\"Step 3\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave students select three buttons to glue onto the snowman body. Then have students secure a fabric scrap around the snowman's neck as a scarf or provide them with \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8264-crayola0174-washable-paint-gallon-red.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ered kids paint\u003c\/a\u003e to draw and paint one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/IMG_1273.jpg\" alt=\"Step 4\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Snowman\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI made a great tall snowman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith two huge coal black eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd just to reach around his neck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTook two of Daddy's ties.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI put a hat of Mother's\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpon his rounded head\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd then I ran and left him\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd hurried off to bed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen I awoke next morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagine my surprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMy snowman had run away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnd left his hat, ties, and eyes!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse word processing software to type out the poem, put a border around it, then print it onto \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e for your students. When their snowmen have dried fully, have your preschoolers mount the poem onto the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-5999-sunworks0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-white.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epaper\u003c\/a\u003e. This makes a great project for a snowy day!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097338393,"sku":"A3719","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/January-Calendar-Shot-e1291065682527.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"product_id":"bright-wishes-for-the-holidays-a1053","title":"Bright Wishes for the Holidays - Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-626  \" title=\"Bright Wishes\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Bright-Wishes.jpg\" alt=\"Christmas Lights Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: TeachingHeart.net | Colleen Gallagher\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you're transitioning your classroom decorations from Halloween and harvest, think about creating a bulletin board that will last all through Christmas and into the new year! Featured by Colleen Gallagher at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teachingheart.net\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTeachingHeart.net\u003c\/a\u003e, this vibrant display features Christmas lights, students' holiday wishes, and just the right amount of Christmas cheer!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBright Wishes Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of the board used white bulletin board paper, but you might consider using a light blue or green bulletin board paper just to spice things up even more!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Bright Wishes for the Holidays!\" - The bulletin board creator used word processing software to create the title, but you could also use traditional bulletin board letters too!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Create a homemade Christmas light border using colored construction paper or card stock and a black permanent marker. Begin by designing a card stock light bulb template. Use this to trace and cut out Christmas lights in assorted colors. Don't forget the small gray connector pieces at the bottom! [NOTE: You might also be able to find a black and white clip-art print online or through your word processing software that can be used to print the light bulb shapes directly onto colored card stock to be cut out.] To resist wear and tear (and ensure that the border can be used over and over!), be sure to laminate the bulbs. To construct the border, use a black permanent marker to draw a curly line around the edge of the display, then staple or tape the bulbs on the \"string\". You might also consider purchasing pre-made holiday light bulb cutouts, a Christmas lights border, or even stringing up \u003cem\u003ereal\u003c\/em\u003e Christmas lights around the bulletin board!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use construction or bulletin board paper in assorted colors to create large light bulb cutouts - one for each student. Have students pen their holiday wish onto a light bulb (younger students will need your assistance), then display the bulbs throughout the holiday season. Depending on the size of your display, you'll have to rotate the bulbs at the beginning of each week until each students' wish has been displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe'd love to hear what you think, so be sure to leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eBrowse our online store at mpmSchoolSupplies.com. 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We even offer a great selection of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-432-dramatic-play.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003epretend and play\u003c\/a\u003e toys and the incredibly popular kid's ride-on toy, the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/plasmacar\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplasma car\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097403929,"sku":"A1053","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Bright-Wishes.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"product_id":"slide-into-a-good-book-a1055","title":"Slide Into A Good Book! Penguin Winter Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-638 \" title=\"Slide Into A Good Book\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Slide-Into-A-Good-Book.jpg\" alt=\"Penguins Sledding Winter Reading Themed Bulletin Board \" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: teacherhelp.org\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to spice up your classroom library or reading corner this winter? Try this cute bulletin board from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.teacherhelp.org\/bulletin.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eResources for Christian Teachers\u003c\/a\u003e - not only will it inspire your students to pick up a good book, it'll provide a dynamic decoration during the \"theme-slump\" between the winter holidays and spring! And, to inspire even \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e excitement, get your students involved in making the classroom display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003ePenguin Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreate penguin templates from card stock. Provide students with black, white, and orange construction paper, inviting them to trace, cut out, and glue the pieces together to create their own construction paper penguin. If you prefer \"out-of-the-ordinary\" penguin crafts, try one of the following options:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse paper plates to design penguins like these found at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.craftjr.com\/preschool-christmas-crafts-paper-plate-penguin\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eCraft Jr\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign footprint penguins like these at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.allkidsnetwork.com\/crafts\/animals\/footprint-penguin.asp\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAll Kids Network\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecycle old light bulbs with these fun light bulb penguins at \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/familycrafts.about.com\/od\/penguincrafts\/ss\/lbpenguin.htm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAbout.com: Family Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse up old egg cartons creating these cute penguins from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.freekidscrafts.com\/egg_carton_penguin_craft-e200.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eFree Kids Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSlide Into A Good Book Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground: \u003c\/strong\u003eLight blue and white background paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Slide Into A Good Book\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e The creator of this display decided not to use a border, but you might consider a winter-themed bulletin board border or a solid color bulletin board trimmer in a complimentary color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration: \u003c\/strong\u003e1) The Snowflakes. Create a snowflake template from card stock. Use it to trace and cut out snowflakes from white and gray construction paper. You might also be able to find a black and white clip art print online or through your word processing software that can be printed directly onto white and gray card stock and cut out. 2) The Sledding Hill. Use white bulletin board paper to \"build\" a sledding hill that starts at the left and slopes to the right. 3) The Sledding Penguins. Use your students' penguin crafts, adding colorful sleds to complete the image. Create several penguin cutouts sledding down the hill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate your library or reading corner for the school year? We'd love to hear your about your ideas so leave us a comment below!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eTake a look at our online \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eteacher supply\u003c\/a\u003e store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can save on everything from a \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-276-classroom-rugs-classroom-carpets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eclassroom rug\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplush hand puppets\u003c\/a\u003e for kids!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097436697,"sku":"A1055","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Slide-Into-A-Good-Book.jpg?v=1522781654"},{"product_id":"dont-get-snowed-under-a1056","title":"Don't Get Snowed Under…Winter Snow Bulleitn Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-653  \" title=\"Don't Get Snowed Under\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Dont-Get-Snowed-Under.jpg\" alt=\"Motivational Winter Sledding Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: lessonplans.btskinner.com | Tonya Skinner\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all it's beauty, winter can be a tough time for many teachers. The season is full of distractions! In November and December, students are distracted by the coming holidays and time off school, and in the months leading to spring students are distracted by their pent up energies and wishes for the freedom that warmer weather brings. With a room full of distracted students, it's hard to keep them motivated and focused on the tasks at hand. \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/lessonplans.btskinner.com\/bboard.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eTonya Skinner\u003c\/a\u003e has designed a fun, winter-themed bulletin board to remind students not to fall behind on their work \u003cem\u003edespite\u003c\/em\u003e the distractions of the season!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDon't Get Snowed Under... Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fashion a sky from bright blue bulletin board paper and a sledding hill from white bulletin board paper. NOTE: You might need two layers of white paper in order cover the blue entirely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Stay On Top Of Your Work...Don't Get Snowed Under!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Skinner's bulletin board display features a solid red wavy bulletin border. You might also consider a winter-themed bordette or trimmer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1) The Students. Skinner's board portrays two different types of students; those that stayed current on their assignments\/studies and those who have put everything off. You can freehand the bulletin board characters onto white card stock or construction paper and use graphic art tools to color them in, or create the characters from pieces of colored construction paper. The students who have chosen to give into the distractions of the season, find themselves \"floundering\" in the snow, while the student who has kept up with their studies waits at the top of the hill - book in hand - to sled down in a sleigh! 2) The Sleigh. You can freehand this onto red construction paper or you might be able to find a black and white clip art image online or though your word processing software and print it directly onto colored card stock. 3) The Snowman. Use construction paper to cut out and assemble a snowman to place at the bottom of the hill. 4) The Snowflakes. Create a template from card stock, using it to trace and cut snowflakes from white and gray construction paper, or find a black and white clip art image and print it directly onto colored card stock. 5) The Clouds. Create a template from card stock, using it to trace and cut several clouds from white construction paper, or find a black and white clip art image and print it directly onto card stock. You might also consider using cotton balls to create fluffy clouds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow do \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003ekeep your students motivated during the monotonous winter months? We'd love to hear about it! Thanks so much for stopping by!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mpm-adbox\"\u003eNeed some \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eeducational supplies\u003c\/a\u003e for your classroom? Why not check out our online store, mpmSchoolSupplies.com, where you can save on everything from \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-450-kitchen-furniture.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eplay kitchens for kids\u003c\/a\u003e to \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-63-construction-paper.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eSunworks construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e!\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097502233,"sku":"A1056","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Dont-Get-Snowed-Under.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"hand-print-calendar-february-a3720","title":"Hand Print Calendar: February","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cimg src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February-Calendar-Shot-e1291071664658.jpg\" alt=\"homemade calendar for february with hand print heart and poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e{Looking for a fun way to review the days of the week and months of  the year? Try this hand print calendar! Students are sure to love the  \"hands on\" artwork as well as the special poem for each month. If  completed before the holidays, this makes a spectacular (and  functional!) Christmas gift for mom and dad!}\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFebruary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn February, we celebrate the people in our lives that we love. What better to symbolize the month and the Valentines day holiday, than a hand print heart. Your students couldn't create a better valentine for their parents!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-69-paint.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eKids craft paint\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-7187-tru-ray0174-construction-paper-9-x-12-pink.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePink construction paper\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow To Make A Hand Print Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-255\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/February.jpg\" alt=\"hand print heart and valentines day poem\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\nHave students paint both hands red. To make the heart print, have them slant their hands (fingers toward each other), firmly pressing their left hand to the paper, then their right hand. [NOTE: Their fingers will overlap forming the point of the heart.] Invite your preschoolers to make the heart print on one side of the paper so that there's room to glue the poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Poem\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Valentine for You\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eValentines, valentines,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePink, red and blue,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've made a pretty one\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust for you!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse word processing software to type out the poem, add a border, and print it onto card stock. Students will then be able to cut around the border and use glue to attach the poem to their calendar page.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097535001,"sku":"A3720","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/February-Calendar-Shot-e1291071664658.jpg?v=1522781655"},{"product_id":"frosty-the-snowman-coloring-page-a4214","title":"FREE Printable Snowman Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097764377,"sku":"A4214","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4214-snowman-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"have-a-sweet-christmas-a1058","title":"Have A Sweet Christmas! Peppermint Candy Bulletin Board Idea","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-full wp-image-716 \" title=\"Have a Sweet Christmas\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Have-a-Sweet-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"Peppermint Candies Christmas Bulletin Board Idea\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: myteacherpages.com | Vicky Moore\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChristmas is the time of year for family, food, and fun - and don't forget the sweet treats! Vicky Moore, California first grade teacher and creator of the teacher page \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.myteacherpages.com\/webpages\/vmoore3\/bulletin_boards.cfm\" target=\"_blank\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMrs. Moore's Busy Bees\u003c\/a\u003e, shares a great holiday themed bulletin board she found at\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/my.att.net\/p\/s\/community.dll?ep=87\u0026amp;subpageid=85299\u0026amp;ck=\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e Classroom Displays and Bulletin Boards\u003c\/a\u003e that appeals to the eyes \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e the sweet tooth!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eChristmas Candy Crafts\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best part about this bulletin board is that you can have your students do most of the work! Provide each student with a 4\" x 1\" Styrofoam craft disc. Invite them to trace the disc onto a piece of white card stock, cutting out the circle. Using red card stock or construction paper, have students cut strips of paper, gluing them to the paper circle to create stripes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce the glue has set, have students trim off the edges of the paper strips leaving behind a red and white striped circle - reminiscent of a Christmas mint. Armed with glitter glue, a photo, and other craft materials, invite students to personalize their candy pieces - adding their picture and scripting their name. Have students mount the decorated paper circle to the Styrofoam disc.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing pre-cut pieces of clear cellophane wrap, instruct students to place their \"mint\" in the center (face\/striped side down), fold the wrap over the disc, then twist the excess cellophane on either side (as close to the candy as possible). Secure the sides with rubber bands. Have students hide the rubber bands with pre-cut red ribbon. They can knot it, tie it in a bow, curl the edges - whatever suits their fancy! [NOTE: For a more varied look, have students make green mints too! Or, if you don't plan to use student pictures, provide red and green cellophane wrap for extra color and variation.]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\"Sweet\" Christmas Bulletin Board\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackground:\u003c\/strong\u003e White bulletin board paper.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Have A 'Sweet' Christmas!\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBorder:\u003c\/strong\u003e Christmas-themed border, trimmer, or bordette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use your students' handiwork!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce craft time is over, \"building\" this bulletin board display is a breeze! Not only will you be left with a fun (personalized) display for the holidays, your \u003cem\u003estudents\u003c\/em\u003e will be doing the bulk of the work during one of the busiest seasons of the year. Fun for them, and a break for you - sounds like a win-win!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThanks for visiting our site! We certainly couldn't do it without crafty teachers like Mrs. Moore! We'd love to know how \u003c\/em\u003eyou \u003cem\u003edecorate for the holidays and how you keep it stress free, so leave us a comment below.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097829913,"sku":"A1058","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Have-a-Sweet-Christmas.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"holiday-clothespin-counting-a3321","title":"Holiday Clothespin Counting","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-429 \" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Holiday-Clothespin-Counting.jpg\" alt=\"worksheet with various holiday clip art images used for counting practice\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: www.pre-kpages.com\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile \u003cem\u003eyou\u003c\/em\u003e may feel as if they're repetitive, providing your preschooler with frequent counting exercises and activities - whether in guided lessons or free play - builds a foundation for future math success. Vanessa, early childhood educator and creator of \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.pre-kpages.com\/math-printables\/\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ePre-K Pages\u003c\/a\u003e, provides a festive holiday counting printable that your students are sure to enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the worksheet, students will not only strengthen counting skills, they will:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen \u003cem\u003enumber recognition\u003c\/em\u003e as they pick out the correct number to match the amount of images displayed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild \u003cem\u003efine motor skills\u003c\/em\u003e - including hand strength, accuracy, and coordination - as they clip clothespins to the correct card and number.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe sure to visit Vanessa's site for this and many other great early childhood resources!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHappy Counting!\n\u003cimg class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-25\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Blog-Signature1.jpg\" alt=\"signature\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097862681,"sku":"A3321","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Holiday-Clothespin-Counting.jpg?v=1522781657"},{"product_id":"elf-carrying-a-hammer-and-box-coloring-page-a4209","title":"FREE Printable Elf Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097928217,"sku":"A4209","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4209-elf-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"12-days-of-christmas-muffin-tin-countdown-calendar-a2256","title":"12 Days of Christmas Muffin Tin Countdown Calendar","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.americancrafts.com\/idea_gallery.php?sel=367\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2256 \" title=\"12 Days of Christmas Tin\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/12-Days-of-Christmas.jpg\" alt=\"muffin tin used as a countdown for Christmas\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: American Crafts™ | Alisha Gordon\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for a fun way to countdown the days till Christmas? The perfect solution exists in your oven drawer! Designed by Alisha Gordon for \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.americancrafts.com\/index.php\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eAmerican Crafts™\u003c\/a\u003e, this countdown calendar has it all - vibrant colors, exciting treats, and inexpensive trendiness! All you'll need is a muffin tin, some fantastic seasonal crafting paper (like the Merrymint collection at American Crafts™!), and letter\/number stickers!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Basics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 12 three-inch circles from various patterned crafting papers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCut 12 one-inch circles from various solid color card stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttach a one-inch solid circle to the center of each three-inch patterned circle and add a number sticker atop the two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a title banner for the top of the muffin tin using a piece of solid colored card stock and letter stickers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFill the muffin cups with something special (e.g. candy, a piece of paper listing a fun game or craft, etc.), cover the cups with the numbered circles, and get ready to count down!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[For a list of the patterned papers, card stock, and number stickers used in Gordon's design, be sure to check out the full post at American Crafts™]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're a school teacher, countdown the days till Christmas break (since you're likely to be released from school a few days before the actual day). The muffin tin calendar provides a great classroom decoration and your students will look forward to the fun activities leading up to the holiday!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.americancrafts.com\/idea_gallery.php?sel=367\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e12 Days of Christmas Tin | American Crafts\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734097960985,"sku":"A2256","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/12-Days-of-Christmas.jpg?v=1522781658"},{"product_id":"christmas-tree-with-presents-coloring-page-a4158","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Tree Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734097993753,"sku":"A4158","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4158-christmas-tree-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"snowman-between-two-trees-coloring-page-a4216","title":"FREE Printable Snowman Coloring Page for Kids #3","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098026521,"sku":"A4216","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4216-snowman-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"mistletoe-with-ribbon-christmas-coloring-page-a4231","title":"FREE Printable Mistletoe Christmas Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098092057,"sku":"A4231","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4231-mistletoe-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"two-small-snowmen-coloring-page-a4215","title":"FREE Printable Snowman Coloring Page for Kids #2","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098059289,"sku":"A4215","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4215-snowman-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"fun-christmas-lights-coloring-page-a4217","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Lights Coloring Page for Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098124825,"sku":"A4217","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4217-christmas-lights-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"variety-of-ornaments-coloring-page-a4162","title":"FREE Fun Christmas Things Coloring Page For Kids","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098157593,"sku":"A4162","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4162-christmas-things-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"three-leaves-of-holly-coloring-page-a4232","title":"FREE Printable Christmas Holly Coloring Page for Kids #1","description":"\u003cp\u003eDownload this printable today!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Digital Download","offer_id":1734098190361,"sku":"A4232","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/4232-christmas-holly-coloring-page.jpg?v=1569291564"},{"product_id":"homemade-reindeer-christmas-card-a2257","title":"Homemade Reindeer Christmas Card","description":"\u003cfigure class=\"caption\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/holiday-reindeer-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e\u003cimg class=\"size-medium wp-image-2262\" title=\"Made by Joel Holiday Reindeer Cards 1\" src=\"\/\/supplyme-images.s3.amazonaws.com\/post\/Made-by-Joel-Holiday-Reindeer-Cards-1.jpg\" alt=\"homemade reindeer Christmas greeting cards and toys\" data-pin-hover=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption\u003ePhoto Source: Made by Joel | Joel Henriques\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile we all love getting greeting cards over the holidays - they give us a chance to catch up with those we haven't seen for a while, let family and friends know we love them, and share the joy of the season - what happens to the cards when the holiday ends? There are those 'Martha Stewarts' out there who save the pile of greeting cards to repurpose for the \u003cem\u003enext\u003c\/em\u003e holiday season or teachers who attempt to save them for projects in the classroom, but in general, most cards are thrown out. Joel Henriques - father, artist, and creator of the site \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel\u003c\/a\u003e - offers a solution with this reindeer Christmas card and toy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSupplies You'll Need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemplate (downloaded at Made by Joel)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/p-8591-array0174-card-stock-white-100-sheets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecard stock\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-102-markers.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMarkers\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-129-colored-pencils.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecolored pencils\u003c\/a\u003e, and other graphic \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-46-arts-crafts-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eart supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot only does he provide a fun solution to Christmas card waste, he offers a \u003cem\u003etemplate\u003c\/em\u003e, making the project that much simpler! Download the template, print it onto heavy \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-76-paper-for-crafts-poster-board.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft paper\u003c\/a\u003e, then arm your students with various graphic art tools and \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-56-craft-supplies.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003ecraft materials \u003c\/a\u003efor decorating. Finally, add a holiday message and your greeting card\/toy is finished! You might consider creating other Christmas card characters in the same style as Henriques' reindeer, or using the crafts as classroom\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mpmschoolsupplies.com\/c-238-hand-puppets-finger-puppets.aspx\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003e puppets\u003c\/a\u003e (a great addition to Rudolph songs or stories) instead of cards!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/madebyjoel.blogspot.com\/2010\/12\/holiday-reindeer-cards.html\" data-ad-id=\"post-content-link\"\u003eMade by Joel: Holiday Reindeer Cards\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SupplyMe","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1734098223129,"sku":"A2257","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/products\/Made-by-Joel-Holiday-Reindeer-Cards-1.jpg?v=1522781659"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1418\/0968\/collections\/tcr4139_l_d6a85b20-a423-4fb0-a657-75279c590b58.jpg?v=1530027986","url":"https:\/\/www.supplyme.com\/collections\/season-winter\/grade-elementary.oembed?page=5","provider":"SupplyMe","version":"1.0","type":"link"}